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  • Page 1 THETA DIGITAL C a s a b l a n c a I I I Owner’s Manual V 3.00 Rev A a D i g i t a l D o n e R i g h t ™...

  • Page 2: Warning

    In the unlikely event that you have to return your Casablanca III to the factory for service, or if you send it to us for updating, the original packaging will best protect the unit from shipping damage.
  • Page 3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 Casablanca III Identification Record This information is for your records and for future identification of the Casablanca III. Please take a moment to fill out all pertinent data now, and as upgrades and/or options are installed. Whenever upgrades, inquiries and/or changes are requested, the serial number will be required.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    (which will also not be covered under warranty), please verify that the screws being used to secure non Casablanca III feet do not screw any deeper into the...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT NOTICE ..............................2 Reference Manual Conventions ............................2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ..........................3 Casablanca III Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections .....................4 Casablanca III Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections..................6 Front Panel Layout................................8 Rear Panel Layout ................................9 Menu Maps ..................................12 Function Menus and Pages ............................12...
  • Page 7 LFE Phase .................................60 Mapping an Audio and Video Source (Input Jack to INPUT SELECT button)............60 Setup Dolby Digital.............................62 2 Channel Mode.............................62 Compression ..............................62 Dialog Normalization ............................62 Setup DTS .................................64 Setup Circle Surround............................64 Post Process ..............................65 Setup Input Page 3 ..............................65 Setup Miscellaneous ............................66 Naming the Current Input Select button ......................66 Master Delay ..............................66...
  • Page 8 Appendix B Wiring Diagrams and Speaker Placement Guides ................106 Digital Out/External Volume Control Wiring Diagrams ..............109 Appendix C Remote Extender Jack Technical Description and Protocol .............111 Appendix D Upgrading/Re-installing Casablanca III Software ................112 Appendix E Specifications ...........................113 WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................120 viii...

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 1 - Block Diagram of Input Processing Sections .......................4 Figure 2 - Block Diagram of 8 S-Video Switching Card......................5 Figure 3 - Block Diagram of Multi Format/6 S-Video Switching Card ...................5 Figure 4 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs ......................6 Figure 5 - Block Diagram of Xtreme 4 Channel DAC board ....................7 Figure 6 - Block Diagram of Digital Output board, showing all options.................7 Figure 7 - Front Panel Layout ..............................8...
  • Page 10 Figure 112 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 12 channels (Six Balanced and Six Single-Ended)....108 Figure 113 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 8 balanced Xtreme channels ..........108 Figure 114 - Wiring diagram for the Casablanca III Digital Output board and a 2 Channel External Volume Control unit....Figure 115 - ....110...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This Casablanca III has been put through a rigorous and unique testing procedure that insures that it will last for many years with minimal service requirements. This procedure includes the following: •...

  • Page 12: Important Notice

    All functions to be performed from, and in reference to the front panel of the Casablanca III will be found in the front section of this manual, whereas all functions to be performed using the hand held remote and/or...

  • Page 13: Glossary Of Terms And Abbreviations

    With this setting active, the surround information is added to the front channels. If the current mode is Dolby Pro Logic, the Casablanca III will automatically decode in Dolby 3 Stereo.

  • Page 14: Casablanca Iii Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections

    Casablanca III Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections DIGITAL MAIN DIGITAL IN CARD MAIN DIGITAL IN CARD TAPE OUT TAPE OUT S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUTS S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUTS COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 1 THETA S/PDIF COAXIAL 2 COAXIAL 2 PROPRIETARY DECODER DIGITAL INPUT...

  • Page 15: Figure 2 - Block Diagram Of 8 S-Video Switching Card

    Casablanca III Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections – Con’t 8 S-VIDEO CARD 8 S-VIDEO CARD S-VIDEO INPUTS S-VIDEO INPUTS INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 2 TAPE OUTS TAPE OUTS INPUT 3 INPUT 3 VIDEO SWITCH INPUT 4...

  • Page 16: Casablanca Iii Block Diagram - Dac And Analog Out Sections

    Casablanca III Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections Figure 4 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs...

  • Page 17: Figure 5 - Block Diagram Of Xtreme 4 Channel Dac Board

    Casablanca III Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections – Con’t Figure 5 - Block Diagram of Xtreme 4 Channel DAC board Figure 6 - Block Diagram of Digital Output board, showing all options...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Layout

    The VFD will display the last selected INPUT SELECT menu. Pressing this button again will place the Casablanca III into standby mode and the LED above the front panel POWER button will light. REMOTE POWER button. Activates/deactivates the REMOTE POWER jack on the rear panel.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Layout

    AC Power connector: 3 wire, IEC 320 connector with an EMI filter. RS232 DB9 and RJ45 connectors. A Casablanca upgraded to a Casablanca III has only the DB9 connector, on the Main Digital Input board.

  • Page 20: Figure 9 - All Optional Single-Ended D/A Cards

    laserdisc, CD and DAT players, phono preamplifiers, external D/A converters, tape decks, AM/FM tuners, etc. There are two pairs of analog tape outs for recording purposes, whose source can be selected in the TAPE OUT menu. 14. First Analog Output card. Configured as a 2 channel D/A converter/preamp there would be a 2 channel (L & R) superior quality balanced card loaded in this slot.

  • Page 21: Figure 11 - All Optional Superior D/A Cards And The Digital Output Card With Center Channel

    Figure 11 - All optional Superior D/A Cards and the Digital Output card with Center Channel Each Xtreme DAC card can have one of the following speaker sets (channels) assigned to them, regardless of which DAC slot it (they) are installed to: Front Left, Right, Center, Surround Center or Sub 5 Front Left, Right, Side Left, Right Sub 1, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4...

  • Page 22: Menu Maps

    Menu Maps Function Menus and Pages Input Select Pages Figure 13 - Mode, Status, Balance, Tape Out Menus and Input Select Pages...

  • Page 23: Setup Menus And Pages

    Setup Menus and Pages Figure 14 - Setup Menus and Pages...

  • Page 24: Introduction To The User Interface

    Before you begin With all input options installed in a Casablanca III, there are up to 32 input jacks: 6 pairs of stereo analog audio, 14 digital audio, 2 AC-3 RF, 6 composite video and 4 S-video. If the optional 8 S-Video input card is installed, then there will be 8 S-Video inputs and no composite video inputs.

  • Page 25: Step-By-Step Setup Guide

    STEP-BY-STEP SETUP GUIDE...

  • Page 26: Casablanca Iii Overall Setup Procedure Flowchart

    Casablanca III Overall Setup Procedure Flowchart This single flowchart shows the user all steps required to set up the Casablanca III in order to achieve the best sonic results possible. Instructions and detailed flowcharts for each step are contained on the following pages.

  • Page 27: Step By Step Speaker Configuration

    The other speaker ‘sets’ in the Casablanca III are the [surround left and right], the [side left and right], the [center] and the [center surround]. The speaker sets will be delimited by [ ].

  • Page 28: Butterworth

    500 Hz range. Please consult your dealer or subwoofer manufacturer to determine if this is suitable for your particular subwoofer. If the subwoofer is capable of handling this range, this is potentially the best sounding of Casablanca III's crossover types. Phase Perfect Crossover Diagram Butterworth This is the most common type of crossover used in home theater, speakers and outboard electronic crossovers.

  • Page 29: Speaker Configuration & Crossovers - Con't

    If the front left/right speaker set is crossed over to 60Hz, begin by setting the sub woofer’s internal crossover frequency at 60Hz and in the Casablanca III, set the slope to match that of the sub woofer’s slope when performing step # 9g. (Refer to the sub woofer’s documentation to determine its slope).

  • Page 30: Speaker Levels

    –3dB cutoff point around 120 Hz. Speaker Levels Setting up the speaker levels is best accomplished using the Casablanca III’s internal noise generator and an SPL meter. If the meter has ‘weighting’ options, “C” is preferable. 10) With Input # 1 selected, go to the speaker levels submenu.

  • Page 31: Speaker Delays

    present in the system. Adjust the SUB level until the SPL meter reads 75dB. Activate noise in Sub 3, if configured into the system, and point the SPL meter toward the sub woofer, if present in the system. Adjust the SUB level until the SPL meter reads 75dB. m) Activate noise in Sub 4, if configured into the system, and point the SPL meter toward the sub woofer, if present in the system.

  • Page 32: Dolby Digital, Dts And Circle Surround Setup

    these subs. The delay value will be the difference (in feet) between the sub itself and the front left or right speaker, to the listening position. Speakers in a typical 12 channel system Dolby Digital, DTS and Circle Surround Setup The center and left/right surround speaker levels and delays will most likely differ for Dolby Digital and DTS sources, as well as when the Mode is Circle Surround.

  • Page 33: Remaining Setup

    Remaining Setup 15) Now that the speaker configuration, crossovers, levels and delays have been set up for input select button #1, they should be copied to all input select buttons as a good starting point. Do this in the MACROS submenu when input select # 1 is the current input.

  • Page 34: Setup Flowcharts A-P

    Setup Flowcharts A-P Flowchart A – Setup Subwoofer(s)
  • Page 35 Flowchart B – Front Left/Right Configuration...
  • Page 36 Flowchart C – Front Center Configuration...
  • Page 37 Flowchart D – Left/Right Surround Configuration.
  • Page 38 Flowchart E – Surround Center Configuration...
  • Page 39 Flowchart F – Sides Configuration...
  • Page 40 Flowchart G – Setup Speaker Levels...
  • Page 41 Flowchart H – Setup Speaker Delays...
  • Page 42 Flowchart I – Setup Dolby Digital...
  • Page 43 Flowchart J – Setup DTS...
  • Page 44 Flowchart K – Setup Circle Surround...
  • Page 45 Flowchart L – Copy Input/Speaker Parameters...
  • Page 46 Flowchart M – Setup Default Mode...
  • Page 47 Flowchart N – Setup Post Process...
  • Page 48 Flowchart O – Map Input Jacks...
  • Page 49 Flowchart P – Setup Analog Input Levels...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Operations

    Input Select Menus When the Casablanca III is first powered up via the MAIN POWER switch on the back panel, it will check all software and hardware and then it will be in the default standby mode as soon as the front panel MAIN POWER LED is lit.

  • Page 51: Search Order

    Search Order The Casablanca III’s inputs can support virtually every popular analog and digital and video format used in today’s technology. Up to 6 audio input jacks can be mapped to one INPUT SELECT button. These 6 input jacks can be all digital, all analog or any combination of both.

  • Page 52: Mode Function

    Press button 1 - 6 to select the desired mode. The corresponding LED above buttons 1 through 6 will illuminate. Note: If a specific feature such as Dolby Digital, DTS or Circle Surround is not installed in the Casablanca III, selecting it in the MODE menu will result in the VFD displaying the following message: OPTION NOT INSTALLED.

  • Page 53: Figure 18 - Front Panel Display Of The Mode Page 2 Menu

    LFE signal, if present. If the Casablanca III detects a DTS signal on the selected digital input jack, and the MODE is not set to DTS, the Casablanca III will display the following message on both the VFD and video monitor**:...
  • Page 54 LEVEL UP/DOWN buttons. Note: If the default MODE is DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS and a 96K signal is received, the Casablanca III will momentarily display a message (if the MSG parameter is set to ON) indicating that it is receiving a 96K signal and [temporarily] changing the current mode to STEREO.

  • Page 55: Tape Out Function

    TAPE OUT Function This feature simultaneously controls the routing of signals to the analog and digital audio, as well as the video tape out jacks. Pressing the TAPE OUT button once changes the VFD display to the TAPE OUT menu shown in figure 19. Note: The INPUT NAMES shown in this figure are for example only and will most likely differ from the user’s set up.

  • Page 56: Standard Tape Out Configuration

    video tape out jack, and so on. When the routing is completed, press TAPE OUT again to clear the video display. The MASTER VOLUME can be controlled in this menu via the LEVEL LEFT/RIGHT buttons. CAUTION: It is not advisable to route a 5.1 source (DTS/AC-3) to the optional tape out DAC as this section does not contain Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capabilities.

  • Page 57: Setup Function

    SETUP Function This function provides access to a series of sub menus that will allow the configuration of the entire system. In this section, each feature of the SETUP menu is discussed in detail along with a diagram of each VFD display. Note: A complete step-by-step speaker configuration setup guide is located on page 15.

  • Page 58: Setup Input (Setting Up Each Of The 12 Input Select Buttons)

    SETUP INPUT (Setting up each of the 12 Input Select Buttons) Setup Input Page 1 All parameters accessed within the SETUP/INP menu are programmable for each of the 12 INPUT SELECT buttons. The first of 3 pages of the SETUP/INP sub menu is shown below, in figure 22. From the SETUP menu, press button # 1 (INP) to enter into a series of sub menus that allow the user to configure all parameters that are programmable by INPUT SELECT button.

  • Page 59: Sub Configuration

    DAC channels installed that are configured as sub woofers, this submenu will show, and allow configuration editing for all 5, except for the #SUBS parameter. In this case, should a Casablanca III be installed with only one sub channel, this value will allow only one or zero, etc.

  • Page 60: Left/Right Speaker Configuration

    The crossovers in the Casablanca III have been engineered to be superior to any analog crossover, regardless of quality.

  • Page 61: Crossovers

    Crossovers The Casablanca III contains a comprehensive set of speaker configuration settings. These settings are believed to be the most complete ever offered in a home theater component and should allow any speaker to perform optimally regardless of speaker type. It is important to bear in mind that the below procedure is merely a guideline and that room acoustics, speaker design / quality, music / movie type, and personal preference all play a part in these settings.

  • Page 62: Figure 29 - Front Panel Display Of The Setup/Inp/Config/Lt/Rt/Link-R Sub Menu

    Press button # 1 and select a Phase Perfect crossover frequency for the front left/right speakers, then button # 2 to set the high pass slope. Button # 3 allows the user to invert the low pass phase from 0 (+) to 180 degrees out of phase. AVAILABLE SETTINGS BUTTON PARAMETER...

  • Page 63: Center Speaker Configuration

    AVAILABLE SETTINGS BUTTON PARAMETER FR-HI FR-HI-SLP FR-LO FR-LO-SLP LPφ Table 4 - Available configuration settings for front L/R speaker Butterworth crossover. Press SETUP twice to return to the speaker configuration sub menu, then press button # 2 (CEN) to set up the center speaker.

  • Page 64: Left/Right Surround Speaker Configuration

    Sub5 is a sub which is dedicated only to the front center speaker. Note: A Casablanca III cannot have both a Sub5 and a Surround Center channel, it has to be one or the other. Press SETUP to return to the speaker configuration sub menu, then press button # 3 (L-R SURRND) to set up the surround speakers.

  • Page 65: Speaker Levels

    Internal Noise Generator To aid in establishing a desired system speaker level balance, the Casablanca III provides the user with the option of either routing the currently selected audio signal to the outputs, or routing an internally generated noise signal to either the currently selected speaker or to all speakers simultaneously.

  • Page 66: Table 5 - Source To Output Routing For Speaker Level Configuration

    When the A-D button is pressed, the source name or noise type will appear in the VFD below the sub menu title. Press A-D Button MODE SOURCE USED Selected Input AUDIO INPUT Once Noise - all speakers NOISE A Twice Noise - one (selected) speaker NOISE 1 Table 5 - Source to Output Routing for Speaker Level Configuration.

  • Page 67: Speaker Delays

    If more than six DAC channels are installed in the Casablanca III, there will be a right arrow above the A-D button, indicating that by pressing this button, a second Delay page will be presented as shown in figure 37.

  • Page 68: Default Mode

    Note: The Default MODE feature allows the user to select between all modes, whether or not a mode is installed into the Casablanca III. For example, Circle Surround may not be installed yet it is selectable in this parameter. When this...

  • Page 69: Onscreen Display (Osd) Setup

    The entire OSD can be offset from the left and top edges of the screen (button #s 2 and 3 respectively) to accommodate differences in monitors. The configuration (CFG) feature can switch the Casablanca III’s OSD to accommodate either an NTSC or PAL monitor.

  • Page 70: Setup Input

    Setup Input Page 2 The SETUP/INP Page 2 section contains the sub menus shown in figure 41. Figure 41 - Menu Map of SETUP/INP Page 2 To access this page, from either INPUT SELECT page or any other function menu, press SETUP then INP (input), then the A-D button once.

  • Page 71: Figure 43 - Front Panel Display Of The Setup/Inp Page 2/Source/Aud Sub Menu

    VFD. The default MODE for this INPUT SELECT jack should be that which is desired for the playback of CD’s, as when the Casablanca III detects either a Dolby Digital AC-3 RF or any 5.1 data stream, it will automatically change the MODE to Dolby Digital or DTS.

  • Page 72: Setup Dolby Digital

    Encoded; or No Indication. Regardless of the indication value, the user can instruct the Casablanca III to further process this decoded signal in virtually any MODE. For Dolby Surround encoded signals, use button # 1 (2CHEN – or 2 channel encoded) to indicate which MODE should be used to further process the incoming signal.

  • Page 73: Figure 45 - Front Panel Display Of The Setup/Inp Page 2/Dolby Digital Page 2 Sub Menu

    This channel commonly contains sound effects such as explosions, but may also contain soundtrack information. Casablanca III offers the user an LFE range of between 0 and -30 for this setting, as well as OFF. OFF or 0 may be useful for late night viewing or if there isn't a subwoofer / speaker capable of handling the low frequencies contained in the LFE channel.

  • Page 74: Setup Dts

    Setup DTS To access the DTS Setup sub menu shown in figure 46, press SETUP/INP/A-D/DTS. Figure 46 - Front Panel Display of the SETUP/INP Page 2/DTS Sub Menu This submenu allows the user to adjust the center, side and surround speaker delays and levels as well as the LFE, only when the MODE is DTS and for the currently selected input.

  • Page 75: Post Process

    Post Process To access the Post Process submenu shown in figure 48, press SETUP/INP/A-D/POST PROC. This sub menu allows the user to select an additional process to add to the incoming signal once it has already been processed/decoded via the selected MODE. Only one post process can be selected per input. Figure 48 - Front Panel Display of the SETUP/INP Page 2/POST PROCESS Sub Menu The available post processing consists of:...

  • Page 76: Setup Miscellaneous

    1-2 frames out of sync, however, each can add up to a significant enough of an amount to where the audio and video are not in sync. If this happens, the Casablanca III allows the user to set an overall, or master audio delay on all outputs simultaneously in order to re-sync the audio with the video signal.

  • Page 77: Setup Global

    Setup Global This function provides access to a series of sub menus that will allow the configuration of the entire system globally, or not by input. Press SETUP, then GLOBAL (button # 2). The first page of the Global sub menu is displayed, as shown in figure 52. Figure 52 - Front Panel Display of the SETUP/GLOBAL page 1/ Sub Menu Analog Input Levels From the SETUP/GLOBAL page 1 menu, press button # 1 to bring up a submenu that allows adjustment of the...

  • Page 78: Jack Names

    From the first GLOBAL page, button # 2 accesses a series of sub menus, which allow the user to name all of the Casablanca III’s input jacks, both audio and video. The JACK NAMES sub menu is shown in figure 54.

  • Page 79: Clear Balance (Temporary Settings Control)

    # 5 – MTIM, or Main [Delay] Time. This is useful for sequencing the turn on of high power components such as amplifiers. Further to this, when the Casablanca III is put into standby, it can be set that all of the MAIN POWER jacks turn off simultaneously or sequenced off in the opposite order as they were activated.

  • Page 80: Mute/Volume

    Buttons 2 and 3 control these values. Maximum Overall Level Button # 4 (MAX) allows the user to set a maximum master level of the Casablanca III. This is especially useful in a household where young relentless children and smart pets are accessible to the system.

  • Page 81: Cursor Type

    Displaying Mode Change Messages As discussed in the MODE section of this manual, when the Casablanca III receives a Dolby Digital or DTS signal on the currently selected input and the MODE is not the one required to process these signal formats, a message will briefly occur on the VFD and OSD stating that the Casablanca III has received a certain format and is temporarily changing the MODE.

  • Page 82: Macros

    Macros The Casablanca III contains several useful macros that allow the user to perform multiple tasks at the press of a button. To enter the Macros sub menu, press SETUP, then MACROS (button # 3). The Macros sub menu appears, as shown in figure 59.
  • Page 83 Button # 4 will restore all factory NAMES. This includes all jack names as well as INPUT SELECT button names. Button # 5 will restore all factory settings, INPUT, GLOBAL and NAMES to the Casablanca III. Before any macro is executed the user will be asked if they are sure they want to perform this macro. When complete, press OK (A-D button).

  • Page 84: Balance Function

    BALANCE Function This function allows the user to temporarily* set the FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT balances as well as the CENter and SUB woofer speaker levels, the shelf EQ, and a relative adjustment of the analog input level (ANLVL), in order to compensate for distinct program material characteristics. The first page of the balance menu is shown in figure 61 and the second in figure 62.

  • Page 85: Analog Input Level Override

    Analog Input Level Override Button # 4 lets the user adjust the analog input level of the currently selected input, relative to the stored value in the SETUP/GLOBAL/ANLG LVLS (analog levels) menu. Press the BALANCE button twice to return to the current INPUT SELECT menu.

  • Page 86: Status Function

    This feature, accessible from the hand held remote only, provides the user with a ‘quick view’ of the most pertinent current settings of the Casablanca III. It is available from any menu or sub menu simply by pressing the STATUS button.

  • Page 87: Figure 65 - Front Panel Display Of The Status/Dolby Digital Page 2 Display

    Bitstream (BSTRM): Copy or original bitstream. Dialog Norm (DIANRM): Dialog normalization value. See Setup Dolby Digital Dialog Normalization on page 62 for Casablanca III’s use of this parameter. Language (LANG): The language code. Room Type (ROOM): Type of room used for mixing.
  • Page 88 REMOTE CONTROL...

  • Page 89: Remote Control Layout

    Note : When operating the hand held remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the Casablanca III’s front panel. The remote control can be used from 3 to 20 feet from the Casablanca III and within a 30 angle from each side of the sensor.

  • Page 90: Remote Control Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS This section describes the functionality of the Casablanca III using the hand held remote only. For front panel functionality descriptions, please refer to the section entitled FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS on page 40. Be sure to read the Introduction to the User Interface section on page 14. Descriptions for remote buttons/functionality not covered in this section can be found in the preceding REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT section.

  • Page 91: Status Display

    This display, accessible from the hand held remote and viewed on both the video monitor display and VFD, provides the user with a ‘quick view’ of the most pertinent current settings of the Casablanca III as well as information about a Dolby Digital source. The status page is available from any menu or sub menu simply by pressing the STATUS button.

  • Page 92: Mode Function

    MODE Function This function allows the user to audition MODEs for the currently selected input. Storing a default MODE is done in the SETUP/INPUT page 1 sub menu. Pressing the MODE button once displays the first “page” of the MODE menu. This page consists of 6 different signal ‘processing’...

  • Page 93: Tape Out Function

    TAPE OUT Function This feature simultaneously controls the routing of signals to the analog and digital audio, and video tape out jacks. Pressing the TAPE OUT button once displays the TAPE OUT menu, shown in figure 73 or 74, on the video monitor display.

  • Page 94: Setup Function

    Button # 2 allows the user to edit parameter values that are global to the entire Casablanca III. In other words, these are parameters that are not stored by input select.

  • Page 95: Setup Input (Setting Up Each Of The 12 Input Select Buttons)

    17 for a discussion of crossovers. Button #’s 2, 3 and 4 give access to sub menus which allow the configuration for the three types of crossovers in the Casablanca III: PHASE PERFECT, LINKWITZ-RILEY, and BUTTERWORTH. Button # 5 allows the user to select the crossover type that will be applicable for the front left/right speakers only.

  • Page 96: Center Speaker Configuration

    Figure 80 - Video Display of the SETUP/INPUT page 1/SPEAKER CONFIG/ CENTER Sub Menu If a fifth SUB DAC channel is installed and enabled in the Casablanca III, the low pass portion of the center signal will be routed to this output unless the CONFIG parameter is set to XOVER L/R. Otherwise the low pass portion of the center channel will be routed to the front SUB output(s), or SUB output if there is only one SUB enabled.

  • Page 97: Surround Speaker Configuration

    Press SET-UP once to return to the SPEAKER CONFIG menu. If a Center Surround DAC is installed and enabled in the Casablanca III, press button # 5 in the SPEAKER CONFIG menu to set up this speaker. The SURROUND CENTER configuration menu is shown in figure 83.

  • Page 98: Surround Center Configuration

    Center & Sub channel levels to compensate for differences in program material or source. The level sub menu(s) are completely interactive with the DAC channels that are installed into the Casablanca III. An example of this is: If there are 6 DAC channels installed, the names of these channels will be displayed on one page of the levels sub menu.

  • Page 99: Speaker Delays

    To aid in establishing a desired system speaker level balance, the Casablanca III provides the user with the option of either routing the currently selected audio signal to the outputs, or routing an internally generated noise signal to either the currently selected speaker or to all speakers simultaneously.

  • Page 100: Default Mode

    OSD can be offset from the left and top edges of the screen (button #’s 2 and 3 respectively) to accommodate differences in monitors. The configuration (CONFIG) feature (button # 4) can switch the Casablanca III’s OSD to accommodate either an NTSC or PAL monitor.

  • Page 101: Vfd Brightness

    Press the SETUP button twice to return to the SETUP/INPUT page 1 sub menu, or 4 times to return to the main INPUT SELECT menu. VFD Brightness Each INPUT SELECT button can have a different VFD brightness assigned to it. From the Input Select menu, press SETUP, ACTIVE INPUT SETTINGS, then VFD BRIGHTNESS (button # 6).

  • Page 102: Setup Dolby Digital

    Encoded; or No Indication. Regardless of the indication value, the user can instruct the Casablanca III to further process this decoded signal in virtually any MODE. For Dolby Surround encoded signals, use button # 1 (2CHEN – or 2 channel encoded) to indicate which MODE should be used to further process the incoming signal.

  • Page 103: Dialog Normalization

    This channel commonly contains sound effects such as explosions but may also contain soundtrack information. Casablanca III offers the user an LFE range of between 0 and -30 for this setting, as well as OFF. Please refer to page 63 for more detailed information about using this parameter.

  • Page 104: Setup Dts

    Setup DTS Figure 93 - Video Display of the SETUP/INPUT Page 2/DTS Sub Menu The center and surround delays function exactly the same as the Dolby Digital ones [previous page], as does the LFE gain setting (A-D button) for DTS sources only. (DTS LFE range is slightly different). The level and delay values are additive with those in the SETUP/INP/LEVELS and DELAYS menus, only when the current mode is DTS.

  • Page 105: Post Process

    Post Process This sub menu, shown in figure 95, allows the user to select an additional process to add to the incoming signal once it has already been processed/decoded via the selected MODE. Only one post process can be selected per input. The available post processing consists of: OFF.

  • Page 106: Master Delay

    1 to 2 frames out of sync, however, each can add up to a significant enough amount to where the audio and video are not in sync. If this happens, the Casablanca III allows the user to set an overall, or master delay on all outputs simultaneously in order to re-sync the audio with the video signal.

  • Page 107: Setup Global

    In the Global page 1 menu, pressing button # 2 accesses a series of sub menus, which allow the user to name all of the Casablanca III’s input jacks, both audio and video. The JACK NAMES sub menu is shown in figure 99.

  • Page 108: Remote Power Jacks

    # 5 – MTIM, or Main [Delay] Time. This is useful for sequencing the turn on of high power components such as amplifiers. Further to this, when the Casablanca III is put into standby, it can be set that all of the MAIN POWER jacks turn off simultaneously or sequenced off in the opposite order as they were activated.

  • Page 109: Rs232

    Casablanca III parameter changes, that level's bytes will be sent to the port. This is useful for monitoring master level, input and the like when the user has access to both the Casablanca III and the touch-panel controller, to keep them synchronized.

  • Page 110: Maximum Overall Level

    Buttons 2 and 3 control these values. Maximum Overall Level Button # 4 (MAX) allows the user to set a maximum master level of the Casablanca III. This is especially useful in a household where young relentless children and smart pets are accessible to the system.

  • Page 111: Displaying Mode Change Messages

    Displaying Mode Change Messages As discussed in the MODE section of this manual, when the Casablanca III receives a Dolby Digital or DTS signal on the currently selected input and the MODE is not the one required to process these signal formats, a message will briefly occur on the VFD and OSD stating that the Casablanca III has received a certain format and is temporarily changing the MODE.

  • Page 112: Restore Macros

    Figure 105 - Video Display of the SETUP/MACROS/RESTORE FACTORY Sub Menu Button # 5 will restore all factory settings, INPUT, GLOBAL and NAMES to the Casablanca III. Before any macro is executed the user will be asked if they are sure they want to perform this macro. When complete, press OK (A-D button).

  • Page 113: Balance Function

    BALANCE Function This function allows the user to temporarily* set the FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT balances as well as the CENter and SUB woofer speaker levels, the shelf EQ, and a relative adjustment of the analog input level, in order to compensate for distinct program material characteristics. The first page of the balance menu is shown in figure 106 and the second in figure 107.

  • Page 114: Appendixes

    APPENDIXES...

  • Page 115: Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the Casablanca III should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the following checklist. Please be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, amplifiers, input devices (CD/LD transport, VCR, TV, etc.) as well as cables.

  • Page 116: Appendix B Wiring Diagrams And Speaker Placement Guides

    Appendix B Wiring Diagrams and Speaker Placement Guides This section provides example illustrations of various input and output wiring schemes as well as examples of speaker placement in a typical room. Before making any connections, please turn off ALL audio and video devices. Unplug those that do not have a main power switch.

  • Page 117: Figure 110 - Recommended Speaker Placement For Six Channel Configuration

    Figure 110 - Recommended Speaker Placement for Six Channel Configuration Figure 111 - Recommended Speaker Placement for Twelve Channel Configuration...

  • Page 118: Figure 112 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 12 Channels (Six Balanced And Six Single-Ended)

    Figure 112 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 12 channels (Six Balanced and Six Single-Ended) Figure 113 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 8 balanced Xtreme channels...

  • Page 119: Digital Out/External Volume Control Wiring Diagrams

    With the optional Digital Output Card installed, there are no additional menu features to select from. The card can be installed in any Analog Out slot in the Casablanca III. However, if it is installed in conjunction with another D/A card that has front left and right analog outputs on it, the Digital Out card must be positioned in the Analog Out 2 or 3 slot in order for the Analog Direct and Analog Matrix modes to function.

  • Page 120: Figure 115 - Wiring Diagram For The Casablanca Iii Digital Output Board And A 6 Channel External Volume Control Unit

    Figure 115 - Wiring diagram for the Casablanca III Digital Output board and a 6 Channel External Volume Control unit.

  • Page 121: Appendix C Remote Extender Jack Technical Description And Protocol

    Remote Extender Jack Technical Description and Protocol The remote extender jack on the Casablanca III rear panel serves as a direct electrical pathway to the input section of the main microcontroller. Using this jack eliminates the need to attach an IR transmitting device to the front panel IR receiver.

  • Page 122: Appendix D Upgrading/Re-Installing Casablanca Iii Software

    Theta Digital, through a Theta Digital authorized dealer or on the Theta website (www.thetadigital.com). When TDD “connects”, it will take over control of the Casablanca III. When updating it will read and store the internal hardware configuration and user settings and then update and/or overwrite the flash files on every board.

  • Page 123: Appendix E Specifications

    Appendix E Specifications Digital Input Section (32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz compatible): Main digital input board: Inputs: 10:6 coaxial (RCA), 4 optical (2 TosLink, 2 open for optional AT&T). Outputs: 2 digital tape out coaxial on RCA jacks. Auxiliary Digital Input board: Inputs: 6: 2 AC-3 RF (RCA) for laserdisc Dolby Digital, 1 AES/EBU (XLR), 1 BNC, 2 optical (1 TosLink, 1 open for optional AT&T).
  • Page 124 Video Section (three options available): 6 composite / 4 S-Video option: Composite Inputs: 6 (RCA jacks). Composite Outputs: 1 main and 1 tape (RCA jacks). S-Video Inputs: S-Video Outputs: 1 main and 1 tape. On-screen display on main outputs (composite and S-video). On-screen display character generator completely bypassed when not in use for maximum fidelity.
  • Page 125 Xtreme Quality Balanced D/A Output Card Output Options: Slot 1-3: (One of the following, each): Front Left, Right, Center, Surround Center or Sub 5. Front Left, Right, Side Left, Right Front Left, Right, Center, Sub 4 Sub 1, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4 Front Left, Right, Center, Sub 3 Side Left, Right, Sub 3, Sub 4 Front Left, Right, Center, Sub 2...
  • Page 126 Superior Quality Balanced D/A Output Card Output Options: Slot 1: Front Left, Front Right, Center. Slot 1: Front Left, Front Right, Sub 1. Slot 2: Sub 1, Surround Left, Surround Right. Slot 2: Center, Surround Left, Surround Right. Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4. Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Surround Center.
  • Page 127 Standard Quality Balanced D/A Output Card Output Options: Slot 1: Front Left, Front Right, Center. Slot 2: Sub 1, Surround Left, Surround Right. Slot 2: Sub 2, Surround Left, Surround Right. Slot 2: Surround Center, Surround Left, Surround Right. Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4. Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Surround Center.
  • Page 128 Standard Quality 6 Channel Single-Ended D/A Output Card Outputs: Each single-ended DAC card can be assigned one of the following output configurations: -Front Left, Front Right, Front Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Sub 1. -Side Left, Side Right, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4, Sub 5. -Side Left, Side Right, Surround Center, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4.
  • Page 129 Superior Quality 6 or 12 Channel Digital Output Card Outputs: Digital Outputs: (Can be installed in any one of the 3 slots). 8: 1 AES/EBU (Balanced XLR), 1 Single-Ended (RCA), 1 Optional AT&T for Front Left/Right, and coaxial for all other channel pairs (Center/Left Front Sub, Left/Right Surround, Right Front Sub/Left Surround Sub, Right Surround Sub/Center Sub or Surround Center, Left Side/Right Side).

  • Page 130: Warranty Information

    (5 Year optional extended service contract) Theta Digital Corporation, henceforth referred to as Theta, warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth herein, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, henceforth referred to as purchaser.

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